Assessment College of South Africa | Always one jump ahead

Assessors must be registered. To register you need a certificate against the unit standard:  Conduct Outcomes-based assessment

We offer accredited assessor training for those who really want to make a difference. Our training takes place over a period of three days, and can be accessed in two ways:

• Regular scheduled public courses
• In-house courses for organisations or sectors

We can also present the so-called Power Course. This course is offered over five days and includes the assessment at a suitable workplace venue.

Prices for in-house and Power Course workshops can be negotiated and will vary depending on number of participants.

 Do assessor training with us and get:

• results within four weeks of handing in your portfolio
• an understanding of how to do assessment at work

Who should be trained as assessors?

• Line staff such as supervisors responsible for assessment in the workplace
• HR and HRD practitioners
• Teachers, lecturers and trainers.

What entry qualification is needed? All you need is a qualification or experience, on one level higher, in the occupation or subject matter that you are to assess.

How long does it take? Our regular generic courses and in-house courses run over three days. Learners can hand in their Portfolio of Evidence on the last day.

What you learn Our workshop equips you to understand:

• the NQF system and the Skills development Act
• assessment principles and methods
• assessment processes and procedures
• evidence gathering and presentation
• recognition of prior learning
• how to develop a portfolio of evidence.

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To be a moderator of assessment, you must be registered. To register you need a certificate against the unit standard:  Moderate outcomes-based assessment

We offer accredited moderator training for those who really want to make a difference. Our training takes place over a period of three days, and can be accessed in two ways:

• Regular scheduled public courses
• In-house courses for organisations or sectors

For in-house courses learners hand in their portfolios as they leave the workshop, so the return on investment is optimal.

Prices for in-house workshops can be negotiated and will vary depending on number of participants.

 Do moderator training with us and get:

• results within four weeks of handing in your portfolio
• an understanding of how to do moderation at work

Who should be trained as moderators?

• Line staff, supervisors and managers
• HR and HRD practitioners
• Teachers, lecturers and trainers.

What entry qualification is needed?

• You need to have an assessor qualification and be an expert in your field.

How long does it take?
Our regular generic courses and in-house courses run over three days.  Learners can hand in their Portfolio of Evidence on the last day.

 Our workshop equips you to understand:

• the need for quality assurance of assessments
• principles and methods of moderation
• moderation processes and procedures
• moderation of assessment instruments
• moderation of recognition of prior learning assessments
• how to write a moderator report and support and develop assessors.

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To be a really good facilitator you need training by an excellent facilitator.

We offer accredited training on:Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies

We offer training facilitated by specially selected facilitators. The training takes place over a period of five days, and can be accessed in two ways: 

• Regular scheduled public courses (for more details visit our website)
• In-house courses for organisations or sectors. 

The learners will hand in their portfolios as they leave the workshop, making sure that you get optimal return on investment.

Prices for in-house workshops can be negotiated and will vary depending on number of participants.

Who should be trained as facilitators? 

• Sales and marketing personnel
• HR and HRD practitioners
• Teachers, lecturers and trainers.

What entry qualification is needed?

You need to have some basic training, education or sales experience.

How long does it take?

Our regular generic courses and in-house courses run over five days. Portfolios and assessment are completed on the last day of the workshop. 

What you learn

Our workshop equips you to understand:

• how to plan and implement facilitation
• good facilitation principles and methods
• facilitation using various methods
• managing groups
• holding the attention of the group
• good presentation skills
• how to get over your fears regarding facilitation of groups.

Assessment

Assessment College has a longstanding reputation for offering quality education and training. We have been ISO 9001:2008 listed since 2001 and have maintained our status throughout. Our sophisticated learner record data base ensures that learners get their results four weeks after the portfolios are handed in. Certification follows shortly afterwardsWe can do a quote on in-house training for 8 or more learners. 

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Assessments are only as good as the instruments used. We’ll teach you how to design assessment instruments and evidence guides fit for purpose. You will also learn to develop assessment activities.

 We offer accredited training on the Design and Develop Outcomes-based Assessment unit standard. Our training takes place over a period of three days, and can be accessed in two ways:

• Regular scheduled public courses
• In-house courses for organisations or sectors

Prices for in-house workshops can be negotiated and will vary depending on number of participants.

Do assessment instrument design training with us and get:

• results within four weeks of handing in your portfolio
• an understanding of how to design assessment instruments at work

Who should be trained as designers? 

• Line staff such as supervisors responsible for assessment in the workplace
• HR and HRD practitioners
• Teachers, lecturers and trainers.

What entry qualification is needed?
You should be able to analyse and interpret unit standards and qualifications. You should be a certificated assessor as candidates who have been trained as assessors find the course much easier to master.

How long does it take?
Our regular generic courses and in-house courses run over three days. After the training you need to complete a Portfolio of Evidence.

What you learn
Our workshop equips you to:

• understand design principles of outcomes-based assessment
• design outcomes-based assessments
• develop assessment activities
• develop assessment guides
• evaluate assessment designs and guides.

Enrol now for one of our Public Workshops!

If you have already done assessment design training, we can help you get certificated by doing an RPL assessment.
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In addition to running courses in design, the Assessment College can help you set up a complete design, assessment and moderation system within the workplace.
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We'll teach you to identify skills development opportunities and provide structured and targeted learning in the workplace. 

We offer accredited coach training for those who really want to make a difference. Our training takes place over a period of two days, and is accessed in this way:

•  In-house courses for organisations or sectors
• For in-house courses learners hand in their portfolios as they leave the workshop, so the return on investment is optimal.
• Prices for in-house workshops can be negotiated and will vary depending on number of participants

Who should be trained as a coach?

• This course is meant for practitioners who have to identify and provide structured and targeted skills development opportunities in the workplace, for individuals or small groups.
• Once you have completed the course, you will be able to help learners to acquire specific skills in order to do their work, by showing then how to do the work, letting them do it, and evaluating the result.

The following people should attend this course:

• Line staff responsible for training in the workplace
• HR and HRD practitioners
• Teachers, lecturers and trainers.

What entry qualification is needed?

You need to have a qualification at least equal to that of the learners, in the area in which you will be doing coaching.

How long does it take?

Our generic courses run over two days, during which the learner completes a portfolio of evidence.

What you learn

Our workshop equips you to understand:

• prepare for one-on-one training on the job
• conduct training sessions
• monitor and report on learner progress
• review training

What material is supplied?

You will receive a book entitled Coaching Learners, which contains the theory for the course based on the unit standard 117877: Perform one-on-one training on the job, NQF level 3 with 4 credits. 

 You also receive a portfolio framework to help you complete your portfolio of evidence.

We can do a quote on in-house training for 8 or more learners.  Please click here to send your requirements

Systems implementation and RPL

 In addition to delivering courses in coaching, the Assessment College can help you set up a complete coaching system within the workplace.

 The Assessment College can also help you implement a recognition of prior learning (RPL) system.

 If you have already done coaching training, we can help you get certificated by doing an RPL assessment.

We'll teach you to guide learners in their career and developmental options. 

We offer accredited mentor training for those who really want to make a difference. Our training takes place over a period of three days, and is accessed in this way:

•  In-house courses for organisations or sectors
• For in-house courses learners hand in their portfolios as they leave the workshop, so the return on investment is optimal.
• Prices for in-house workshops can be negotiated and will vary depending on number of participants

Who should be trained as a mentor?

• If you need to guide and support learners, then this is for you.  You will also learn to refer learners for appropriate counselling or to career information agencies.
• Once you have completed the course, you will be able to guide learners in their career and developmental options.

The following people should attend this course:

• Line staff responsible for guidence of employees or learners
• HR and HRD practitioners
• Teachers, lecturers and trainers.

What entry qualification is needed?

All you need is a qualification (or equivalent competence) in the occupation or subject matter in which you will practice mentoring.

How long does it take?

Our generic courses runs over three days. The learner must hand in a mentoring protfolio afterward the workshop, after handling atleast one case at work. 

What you learn

Our workshop equips you to understand:

• source and maintain information to assist and support learners
• provide assistance and support to learners
• maintain records of assistance and support provided
• review support services.

 What material is supplied?

You will receive a book entitled Mentoring, which contains the theory for the course based on the unit standard 117865: Assist and support learners to manafe their learning experiences, NQF level 4 with 5 credits. 

You also receive a portfolio framework to help you complete yout portfolio of evidence.  The instruments will be ideal for re-use in your workplace.

Assessment

During the workshop learners will prepare a portfolio of evidence to submit for assessment against the unit standard.  As soon as you are found competent, and once the Assessment College has received endorsement from the ETDP SETA, it will issue the necessary certificate.  This will prove competence and can be used as evidence for registration with your relevant SETA.

We can do a quote on in-house training for 8 or more learners.  Please click here or send your requirements.

 Systems implementation and RPL

In addition to delivering courses in mentoring, the Assessment College can help you set up a complete mentoring system within the workplace.

 The Assessment College can also help you implement a recognition of prior learning (RPL) system.

 If you have already done mentoring training, we can help you get certificated by doing an RPL assessment.

Please click here to contact us for further details.

Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers

We offer an accredited programme that you can do in one of two ways:

• Regular scheduled public five-day course
• In-house five-day course for organisations or sectors
• This programme is part of a full qualification called New Venture Creation.

Do this programme with us and ensure that you are one step ahead in making your business sustainable.

Who should attend this programme?

• Individuals considering setting up their own business
• Managers who are responsible for running independent business units within a larger organisation
• General Managers.

What entry qualification is needed?

 No formal qualifications required other than literacy at a level 3 or Grade 12.

How long does it take?

This is a five day programme that will give you 21 credits should you elect to submit your portfolio for assessment.

What you learn

 Our workshop equips you to:

•  Apply the principles of costing and pricing to a business venture 
• Finance a new venture
• Manage finances of a venture business unit 
• Interpret basic financial statements 

It is well known that no matter how efficient you may be, and no matter your entrepreneurial skills – if your financial affairs are not in order and well managed – the business does not have a hope. This critical programme will give you the run down on what financial components are relevant for running a business, and whilst it won’t make you an accountant it will ensure that you are aware of the components required, and how they should be managed.

This skills programme consists of:

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Sales and Marketing for your Business!

We offer an accredited programme that you can do in one of two ways:

•  Regular scheduled public five-day course
• In-house five-day course for organisations or sectors
• This programme is part of a full qualification called New Venture Creation.

Do this programme with us you should be ready to kick-start your business.

Who should attend this programme?

Individuals considering setting up their own business

• Managers who are responsible for running independent business units within a larger organisation
• General Managers.

 What entry qualification is needed?

 No formal qualifications required other than literacy at a level 3 or a grade 12.

How long does it take?

This is a five day programme that will give you 15 credits should you elect to submit your portfolio for assessment.

What you learn

Our workshop equips you to:

•  Demonstrate an understanding of the function of the market mechanisms in a venture
• Negotiate an agreement/deal in an authentic work situation
• Tender to secure business.

This programme is all about getting the deal. Many entrepreneurs have a natural instinct towards sales – but there are certain theoretical fundamentals that any business owner has to be aware of. The basics cannot be under-estimated and this programme will give you a broad perspective and will alter your thinking and planning.

This skills programme consists of:

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